Exam 1: Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

A nurse finds a cohort study comparing one group taking hormone treatment with another group not taking hormone treatment to determine the incidence of changes in bone density of the lower spine.What can the nurse imply from this study?

Which database contains summaries of clinical guidelines and their development?

Which question is a problem-focused trigger for initiating the evidence-based practice method in nursing care?

What is the nurse attempting to determine when critiquing the evidence related to a PICOT question?

A new nurse wants to ensure practice is based on the best knowledge available.What actions are best for this nurse to be involved in evidence-based practice? (Select all that apply.)

What does the "I" indicate in a "PICO" question?

When explaining the value of evidence-based practice, what benefits does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Which does the nurse researcher identify as the strongest type of research?

A nursing educator is explaining how the best clinical practices are determined.Which statement best explains the purpose of evidence-based practice?

Which question would be the best example of a knowledge-focused trigger for conducting an evidence-based practice project?

Who will the clinical research nurse contact to search relevant databases in preparation for an upcoming study?

When planning to implement an evidence-based practice strategy, what factors are most important for the nurse to consider and include? (Select all that apply.)